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Baton Rouge marketing agency celebrates 50 years, launches LSU Manship scholarship
Baton Rouge based DAA Media + Marketing is celebrating 50 years in business helping advertise companies like Window World and Raising Cane’s and scaling alongside them.
Support staff in Baton Rouge school poised to receive $1,000 checks before Christmas
The move is meant to ensure compliance with an executive order from Gov. Jeff Landry mandating stipends this year for school employees across the state.
Two Baton Rouge teens arrested in connection with fatal rap video shooting
Johnni Paul, 17, and Cameron Ruffin, 18, were booked into East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on counts of first-degree murder and attempted first-degree murder.
Live: High school football scores in the Baton Rouge area for Week 10 of the 2026 season
High school football scores for Baton Rouge and South Louisiana for Week 10 of the high school football season. Walker-Denham Springs, Ascension Christian-St. John and Central-Woodlawn are among the big games.
Meet the Baton Rouge head of one of Louisiana’s largest law firms
Jones Walker, national law firm with an office in Baton Rouge, recently named a new Baton Rouge office head. Ted Jones says he will grow certain practice areas of the firm as the workforce changes.
Layla Kiffin is building a life of her own in Baton Rouge, beyond LSU football. Here’s how.
Over a long lunch interview, Layla Kiffin talks about co-parenting with her former husband, LSU coach Lane Kiffin and adjusting to Louisiana.
From the Ground Up reveals how hundreds are finding hope beyond Baton Rouge streets
WAFB's From the Ground Up investigates how Baton Rouge and St. George outreach teams are helping hundreds of people facing homelessness.
Baton Rouge proclaims November Veterans Month, plants 250 flags at Rhorer Plaza
Baton Rouge officials hosted a Veterans Day event at Rhorer Plaza on Friday, Nov. 6, to honor veterans.
Live After Five to return in 2027 despite proposed Baton Rouge funding cut
Mayor Sid Edwards and board chair John Jackson say the free concert series will return this spring, though its funding remains unclear.
Visit Baton Rouge gets permit for new $5 million office, Landmark Bank to build branch
Here is a list of commercial and residential building permits issued by East Baton Rouge Parish Government from Oct. 19-30.
Baton Rouge teen girl killed in shooting remembered as a 'beautiful light'
The aunt of the 13-year old girl who was found alone in a running car and died at the hospital said she will never stop fighting for justice.
Lane Kiffin jokes up a solution for LSU day game vs. Alabama: Friday curfew in Baton Rouge
The Tigers football coach wasn’t happy this Saturday’s kickoff time in Tiger Stadium for a College Football Playoff caliber contest was set at 2:30 p.m. but jokingly proposed a Baton Rouge curfew to deal...
See what’s on the November 3 ballot in Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes
See what will be on the ballot for the Nov. 3, 2026 election in Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes.
Baton Rouge police short 170 officers despite surge in applicants after pay raise
Baton Rouge Police Chief T.J. Morse says BRPD is short 170 officers, but recruitment interest has surged following a pay raise that boosted starting salaries to $58,000.
Questions mount over strings attached to Baton Rouge’s major crime grant
East Baton Rouge sought $125M in DOJ funds, but critics question mandatory immigration rules and surveillance before Wednesday's visit.
Baton Rouge police seek to identify phone snatching suspect
Baton Rouge police detectives are attempting to identify a suspect connected to an Oct. 19 incident at a business in the 3900 block of Plank Road.
‘Do this for Madison’: Baton Rouge students dedicate flag football game to 13-year-old killed in shooting
A flag football game between two Baton Rouge charter schools became a tribute to a young girl whose life was cut short just days before.
Baton Rouge judge makes RJ Luis eligible to play for LSU after latest legal action by attorneys
RJ Luis’ lawyers have petitioned a Baton Rouge court to prevent the SEC from penalizing LSU if he joins the basketball roster. The petition follows a preliminary injunction allowing Luis to play despite NC...
Baton Rouge police arrest 2 in connection with shooting on Southern University's campus
Two people have been arrested in connection with a shooting on the campus of Southern University in Baton Rouge.
Baton Rouge police investigating rape in LSU dorm study room
Ronald White, 21, was arrested after he allegedly left the dorm after refusing to comply with officers, and he was found hiding under a car near the intersection on West Chimes Street.
Baton Rouge rapper Boosie Badazz's son arrested in armed robbery investigation in Livingston Parish
Sheriff Jason Ard said the victim in the case reported being injured and robbed and the investigation led to the arrest of Hatch and a juvenile.
Baton Rouge's oldest cemetery was located on the State Capitol grounds. What happened to it?
Explore the history of the Old American Cemetery in Baton Rouge, from its origins as a burial ground to the establishment of Magnolia Cemetery. Discover the stories of prominent residents and the challenges...
After bruising primary, this Republican, Democrat will face off in Louisiana’s 6th District
Banks, a Democrat from Baton Rouge, will face Miguez, a Republican from Acadiana, in a run-off for one of Louisiana’s six congressional seats.